A Sacramento man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple thefts at a Vacaville department store, the Vacaville Police Department said.

Simmie Shelton, 41, is suspected of being involved in four thefts at Kohl's, located on the 500 block of Orange Drive, police said. The thefts occurred between Nov. 30 and Dec. 22 and involved more than $3,000 worth of property.

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Shelton was arrested while driving away from a home in the 3500 block of 40th Street in Sacramento, police said. The Sacramento Police Department's SWAT assisted in the arrest.

The passenger in the vehicle, Alisha Sponsler, 32, of Sacramento was detained by officers, Vacaville police said. She was not involved in the thefts but was arrested for drug possession and identify theft charges. Sponsler was booked into the Sacramento County Jail.

According to police, several people were detained at the home, but officers determined they were not involved in the thefts and no additional arrests were made.

Detectives found evidence in the home linking Shelton to the thefts at Kohl's.

Police are still searching for two women involved in the thefts: Chrissy Phillips, 36, and Jennifer Vaughn, 21, both of Sacramento.

Vacaville Police

Anyone with information about their whereabouts is encouraged to call the Vacaville Police Department at 707-449-5200.